Behavior & Health disparities
T/F: Hispanics have a high rate of obesity?
True
What do Hispanics rely on for healing their body?
Traditional treatments
Illnesses, treatments and food are viewed as?
Cold and hot properties
What kind of food can pregnant woman NOT eat?
Spicy food
The second leading cause of death for Hispanics ages 15-34 is?
Suicide
Hispanic and Latino Americans are how many times less likely to have health insurance?
3 times as likely to not have health insurance than non-Hispanic whites.
What are Curanderismo (Healers) known for?
Healing the mind, body and spirit
How do Hispanics try to prevent an illness?
Avoiding rage, sadness and other emotions.
Used as a source of protein rather than meat?
Beans and Grains
What is the percentage of suicide attempts among Hispanics girls, grades 9-12?
40% higher than for non-Hispanic White girls in the same age group
What is the percentage of Hispanics having high blood pressure?
Approximately 25%
Hispanics consider health to be the production of?
4 body humors (an imbalance in one or more of the four basic bodily liquids)
T/F: Various types of healing systems such as curanderismo and Espiritismo are a part of the Hispanic culture?
True, Curanderismo and Espiritismo have a big part in the Hispanic culture
T/F: Medication is permitted during pregnancy for Hispanics?
True
T/F: Immigration is not a main leading cause to Hispanics mental illness?
False, Immigration has a big impact on Hispanics mental health.
What is the percentage of Hispanics that reported having fair/poor health?
10% (Compared with 8.3% of non-Hispanics Whites)
What is Santeria know for?
Healing illness, injury, and ward off negative energies.
Hispanics view health as?
Being and looking clean (being able to sleep well and feel good)
T/F: Vegetables are not a large part of the Latino diet
True, Vegetables are not a big part of their diet
Name one cause for mental illnesses for Hispanics?
Immigration, Acculturation, Trauma, Generational Conflicts
Name one leading cause of death among Hispanics/Latinos
Cancer, Heart disease, Stroke, Alzheimer's
Name one traditional treatment between Hispanics and Latino Americans?
Steam Baths, Hot compresses, Magic, Massage, Purification Ceremony
Hispanics believe their wellbeing depends on?
Balance of emotional, physical and social factors
Name one health concern in their diet
Added sugars, lack of leafy greens, and lack of proteins. (This can lead to obesity and diabetes)
Name one mental health condition for Hispanics?
Anxiety Disorder, Major Depression, PTSD, Excessive use of alcohol and drugs